Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Being fairly new to the Sheriff's office, I was naturally a little shy/nervous walking into a whole new work environment/career. Deputy Williams went out of his way to make me feel welcomed and took time to visit with me and learn a little more about myself and my family. While he was in the hospital, I reached out to him to share my concerns and to let him know he was in my thoughts and prayers. I was happy to receive a response back. That sadly was my last communication with him. Funny how a few kind words and taking time to say "hello" can make a difference. I will always remember him for the kind gesture.
My sincere condolences to his entire family, friends and fellow co-workers.
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Welshinger/Records Deputy
ICSO

December 28, 2022

Rooster, it's been a rough year without one of my favorite partners and friends, you're missed more than words can express. Your courage, strength and resolve carry on through Dusty, Walker, Connor and Cheyenne daily. Miss, you bud! God Speed......

Deputy Sheriff J. Johnson, 721
Itasca County Sheriff's Office

December 27, 2022

Deputy Williams,

Thank you for your sacrifice for our nation. May you be with the Lord and may he be with your family.

Det. Russ Cain

Pittsburgh PD

February 6, 2022

Rest in eternal Peace, good and faithful public servant.
God has already reserved a special place for our peacemakers.
Please continue your careful and diligent watch over us.
When Law Enforcement perishes, a proud and caring nation mourns.
Thank you for your heroic sacrifice!
Thank you for your selfless service!
Thank you for your guardian protection!

Our prayers to the family and department.

Charles F. Holloway, Jr.
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
Elizabethtown Police Department

January 28, 2022

Rest, brother.

Sgt. Steve Headley
Mishawaka, IN police

January 23, 2022

Sheriff Williams, …, for many years, you dedicated your life to protecting others that they may be safe. It took a small virus to take your life. Our Lord, who sees all and knows all, will reward you abundantly for your courage, dedication and selfless service. May God immerse you and your loved ones in His Divine Mercy. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.

Jess Espinosa
Civilian

January 22, 2022

Most merciful God, You hold each of us dear to Your heart. Hold all those law enforcement officers and their families, who are afflicted or affected by the COVID-19 Virus, in Your loving arms and tenderly draw them into Your life, together with all others who are living with the COVID-19 Virus. Assure them that they are not alone, and give them courage and faith for all that is to come. Strengthen those who care for them and treat them, and guide those who do research. Forgive those who have judged harshly, and enlighten those who live in prejudice or fear. Nourish those who have lost sight of You, and heal the spirits of those who are broken. We pray this in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, who suffered and died, and then rose from the dead to lead us into new life, now and forever. In Christ Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Chaplain Steven R. Closs, DDiv, NCCA
Ordained/Licensed/Certified Independent Christian Outreach Clergy
The Peacemakers Prayer Ministry
Merrimack, NH 03054

Captain Steven R. Closs (Ret.)
Nashua NH Police Department

January 20, 2022

Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams, Rest In Peace sir! May God watch over you, your family and coworkers during this most difficult time. God Speed Jayme!

Reserve Deputy Brian Jacobsen
Mahaska County Iowa Sheriff’s Office

January 18, 2022

The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.

There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.

Author Unknown

Javier Cornejo
Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

January 18, 2022

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Itasca County Sheriff's Office. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother!

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 17, 2022

On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, our thoughts and prayers are with the immediate family of Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams and the extended law enforcement family of the Itasca County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota.


End of Watch Monday, December 27, 2021.


Rest in Peace brother and watch over us. We will protect and serve from here on in your honor.

I fight not for glory or fame, for they are momentary. I fight for those who can't. I fight for Justice. I fight for the oppressed and the down trodden. And if I should lose my life for these just causes, then I have no regrets, For I serve to protect the innocent. It matters not where or when, for evil knows no boundaries. Be it fire, flood, or the threat of tyranny, I will not flee. Justice is my weapon. Faith is my shield. Hope is my armor. Cry not at my passing, for it was my Honor to fight for you. Shed not tears of sorrow, But tears of joy, for now, I stand with God.

By Jon F. Hooper

"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends."

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

January 17, 2022

RIP Deputy Sheriff Williams. Thank you for your service to the citizens of Itasca County and the community of Leech Lake

Sergeant Darren Weisse
Tufts University Police

January 17, 2022

My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams.

Gail. M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit P.O. Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/04

January 16, 2022

On behalf of POINT 27, we would like to offer condolences for Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams. Please know we are eternally grateful for Jayme’s service and his ultimate sacrifice.

To honor Deputy Sheriff Williams, POINT 27 sent 27 Thin Blue Line Dog Tag Necklaces, engraved with “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God” Matthew 5:9, to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids, Michigan for Jayme’s partner and fellow deputies. POINT 27 sent a Folded Flag Necklace engraved with “Greater Love has no one than this; than to lay down one’s life for one’s friend” John 15:13 for Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams’ wife.

POINT 27 is a Non-Profit organization with a mission to strengthen and encourage members of the Armed Forces, First Responders, and their families, by sharing scripture on Dog Tags and Jewelry called Shields of Strength.

We will never forget and we are forever grateful.

Respectfully,

Colonel David Dodd,
United States Army Retired
Executive Director-POINT 27

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department-Reserve Division
POINT 27 National Outreach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison
[email protected]
214-908-2617

Detective Jerry M. Rhodes (Retired)
Dallas Police Department Reserve Division
POINT 27- National Out Reach Coordinator
Law Enforcement Liaison

January 15, 2022

God rest his soul.

Sgt. Robert A. Henne
Jersey City PD/Retired

January 15, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy Sheriff Jayme Williams! Thank you for your 8 years of service with the Itasca County Sheriff's Office and your previous 5 years of service with the Leech Lake Tribal Police, in Minnesota. We are all thankful to you for your service, your devotion and your
sacrifices, and also to your family and friends for their sacrifices. Our hearts break for your wife and your three children during this terrible tragedy, and we want them to know that you will never be forgotten! Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the rest of your family and to all of your sisters and brothers in Blue that protect us. God bless you all!! (Matthew5:9)

Kelly & Eddie King

January 15, 2022

Rest in peace Deputy Sheriff Williams.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

January 15, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

January 15, 2022

Psalm 15
God bless.
Rest in peace brother.

Sgt. Paul Schanno
Minnesota Dept. of Corrections MCF-Stillwater

January 14, 2022

deepest condolences to the officer's family and friends

Randal Glenn
Canada Border Services Officer retired

January 14, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy Williams. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and Prayers go out to your family, coworkers and friends.

Lieutenant Robert T. Mote (ret)
Buena Park, CA Police Department

January 14, 2022

Rest in Peace Deputy Williams. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Williams Family and the Itasca County Sheriff's Office

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

January 14, 2022

Thank you for your service.

Dmytro Goloborodko

January 14, 2022

Rooster,

You were a GREAT friend and GREAT work partner.
I'm thankful for ALL of the GREAT times and laughs we've had over they years.

You will be missed more than words can say.............

Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here............

Brian Castellano Chief of Police
Deer River Police Dept.

January 14, 2022

On behalf of the Klamath County Sheriff's Office in Klamath Falls Oregon, we send our sincerest sympathy in the recent loss of your Deputy, Jayne Williams, from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. It is always a huge loss when a fellow Deputy succumbs from this deadly virus. His bravery and courage to protect and serve your community has not gone unnoticed. Our Prayers and Thoughts to the Leech Lake Tribal Police where Deputy Williams had previously served.

Sheriff Chris Kaber
Klamath County Sheriff's Office

January 14, 2022